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Before & After, Exterior Design, Siding
This handsome home in a forest-like setting in Wildwood, MO was designed by the owner, a now-retired airplane engineer. With the help of others, he built it over the course of several years, completing the project in 1986. Recently, the owner called Mosby Building...
Design & Remodeling, Personal Spaces, Remodeling
When your pastime begins to crowd out people or spaces in the home, it may be time to think about creating a special hobby room. Hobbies help reduce stress through creativity and escape, so consider this project beneficial to your overall well being. Here are the key...
Before & After, Exterior Design, Roofing, Siding, Water Management, Windows & Doors
If you love the way your older home looks, an exterior remodel need not be a dramatic before and after story. Let’s take a look at how to replace and update most of a home’s exterior while retaining its original style. This Glendale, MO ranch home, built...
Remodeling, Repairs & Advice
You expect a certain level of satisfactory service from a hotel stay or restaurant meal. Remodeling companies should be held to the same standards, especially because they are working inside your home. Along with quality work for a fair price, use this check list to...
Accessible Design, Awards & Recognition
A client in Belleville, IL submitted the following report to Angie’s List. From his detailed description of the accessible remodeling to the photos he took and sent along with the report, we deeply appreciate this Straight A review. Here’s what James wrote about his...
Q & A, Repairs & Advice, Water Management, Windows & Doors
We frequently hear from homeowners seeking answers to repair and maintenance problems. Many of these questions and answers are compiled in our Home Improvement Library. Here is a recent question. Question I have a 9-year old house with a tall wall of atrium windows,...
Architecture, Before & After, Design & Remodeling, Remodeling
The family moved into their Sunset Hills, MO ranch home, built in 1965, in 2011. They love the neighborhood, the town and most everything about the house. The home met all their needs, yet they longed for a more spacious, less cramped feel, akin to the hunting lodges...
Exterior Design, Painting
The quickest way to spruce up the outside of your home is with new paint colors. Whereas you’re free to choose any colors for the relatively private interior, everyone sees the outside your home, so there’s a public component to your color selection to consider. Here...
Design & Remodeling, Personal Spaces, Remodeling
Whether you call it the master bedroom, master suite or the main bedroom, it is too often the most overlooked space in the home. Which is a shame, as it’s the place where you end and begin every day. Remodeling your bedroom benefits your well-being, so let’s explore...
